Can I take atorvastatin while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Is it safe to take atorvastatin during pregnancy?

Atorvastatin should not be used during pregnancy because it may be harmful to a developing baby.

Women who could get pregnant should use an effective method of contraception to prevent pregnancy both while taking atorvastatin and for at least one month after stopping treatment.

Talk to your doctor straight away if you think you could be pregnant while taking atorvastatin, or want to try for a baby. It's recommended that statins are stopped three months before trying to get pregnant.

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